Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Management.

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1301.

*/*_The following system combines the superior and self evaluation systems??

A. Graphic rating scale
B. Forced choice
C. Essay evaluation
D. Management by Objective
Answer» E.
1302.

*/*_The best hiring occurs when the goals of which of the following should consistent to each other??

A. HR managers, Finance managers
B. Head office, Brand
C. Organisation, individual
D. Lower managers, Top managers
Answer» D. Lower managers, Top managers
1303.

*/*_Which of the following is an example of operative function of HR managers??

A. planning
B. Organizing
C. Procurement
D. Controlling
Answer» D. Controlling
1304.

*/*_Strategic human resource management involves?

A. Financing project marketing related programming
B. setting employment standards and policies
C. linking human resources with strategic objectives to improve performance
D. Project planning
Answer» D. Project planning
1305.

*/*_Which of the following act represents a situation in which employment decisions are NOT affected by illegal-discrimination??

A. Fair employment
B. Legal compliance
C. Litigation Process
D. Affirmative action
Answer» B. Legal compliance
1306.

*/*_If one were to think of HR as a business, which of the following "product lines" involves developing effective HR systems that help the Organisation meet its goals for attracting, keeping and developing people with the skills it needs??

A. Administrative services
B. Business partner services3
C. Strategic partner
D. Product quality audit
Answer» C. Strategic partner
1307.

*/*_Which of the following approach emphasizes the' effect of psychological &. Social factors on employees' performance??

A. Scientific approach
B. Rational approach
C. Human relations approach
D. Systematic approach
Answer» D. Systematic approach
1308.

*/*_Which of the following aptly describes the role of line managers and staff advisors namely HR professionals??

A. Staff advisors focus more on developing HR programmes while line managers are more involved in the implementation of those programmes
B. Line managers are concerned more about develop.ing HR programmes whereas staff advisors are more involved in implementing such programmes
C. Staff advisors are solely responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the HR programmes while line managers are not all involved in any matters concerning HR
D. Line managers alone are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the HR programmes while staff advisors are not all involved in any matters concerning HR.
Answer» B. Line managers are concerned more about develop.ing HR programmes whereas staff advisors are more involved in implementing such programmes
1309.

*/*_Which one of the following responsibilities is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations??

A. Conducting attitude surveys
B. Work analysis
C. HR information systems
D. Job design
Answer» B. Work analysis
1310.

*/*_Which of the following is not an element of traditional job design??

A. Formal Organisation charts
B. Clear and precise job descriptions
C. Well-defined mobility (promotion and transfer) paths
D. Employee number chart
Answer» E.
1311.

*/*_The critical role of the SHRM Application Tool is to'?

A. Outline techniques, frameworks, and six steps that must be followed to effectively implement change in an organisation.
B. Develop a better strategic management process to deal with the dynamic changing environment today's organisations face.
C. Identify and assess a narrow group of actions and plan how the organisation can overcome resistance to change.
D. identify if the organisation 'has enough staff, if the staff heed training, if the compensation practices are appropriate, and if jobs are designed correctly
Answer» C. Identify and assess a narrow group of actions and plan how the organisation can overcome resistance to change.
1312.

*/*_When planning for employment requirements, what must be forecasted??

A. Sales desired
B. Production Scheduled
C. Inventory
D. Personnel needs
Answer» E.
1313.

*/*_Which of the following force makes an individual eligible to make decisions, give orders & directing work activities of others??

A. Power
B. Influence
C. Authority
D. Command
Answer» D. Command
1314.

*/*_Which statements are incorrect??

A. Recruitment and selection are part of the sourcing/attraction process
B. Selection creates a pool of talent to consider for future jobs
C. Recruitment enables the selection phase
D. All of the above statements are incorrect
Answer» C. Recruitment enables the selection phase
1315.

*/*_Which of the following term best represents the individuals who have interests in an Organisation and are influenced by it??

A. Workforce
B. Stakeholders
C. Customers
D. Stockholders
Answer» C. Customers
1316.

%_The area from which applicants can be recruited is_%

A. Job agencies
B. Labour markets
C. Employment lines
D. Labour unions
Answer» C. Employment lines
1317.

%_Firing the non-performing employees, HR manager is said to perform the_%

A. Interpersonal role
B. Informational role
C. Supportive role
D. Decisional role
Answer» E.
1318.

%_Successful managers are_%

A. Efficient & effective
B. Strict to employees
C. Wrong Policy makers
D. Wrong decision makers
Answer» B. Strict to employees
1319.

%_Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an executive recruiter?_%

A. many contacts in field
B. adept at contacting candidates who are not on the job market
C. unfamiliar with company perceptions of ideal candidate
D. ability to keep identity of firm confidential
Answer» D. ability to keep identity of firm confidential
1320.

%_Manpower inventory involves_%

A. The classification of the inventory of workers in an organisation in addition to the qualities
B. The classification of characteristics of personnel in an organisation, in addition to counting their number
C. The classification of characteristics of managers' qualities in addition to their number
D. The classification of characteristic features of functions for inventory in addition to the total number of functions
Answer» D. The classification of characteristic features of functions for inventory in addition to the total number of functions
1321.

%_E-recruiting methods include_%

A. Internet job boards
B. Career websites
C. Employer websites
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
1322.

%_The Michigan Model emphasis the following functions and their inter-relates._%

A. Selection, recruitment, induction and promotions
B. Appraisal, rewards, promotions and retention
C. Selection, recruitment, rewards and promotion
D. Selection, appraisal, rewards and human resource development
Answer» E.
1323.

%_Job identification is one of the components of_%

A. Job specification
B. Job design
C. Job description
D. Job evaluation
Answer» C. Job description
1324.

%_The three performance counseling phases are_%

A. Rapport building, Exploration, Action planning
B. Support building, Exploration, Action planning
C. Rapport building, Explanation, Action planning
D. Rapport building, Exploration, Accurate planning
Answer» B. Support building, Exploration, Action planning
1325.

%_Recruitment is widely viewed as a_%

A. Positive process
B. Negative process
C. Positive as well as negative process
D. None of the above processes
Answer» B. Negative process
1326.

%_The division of the total task to be performed into a manageable and efficient unit is_%

A. A job design
B. A job specification
C. A job analysis
D. A job description
Answer» B. A job specification
1327.

%_A job design is_%

A. The design involving maximum acceptable job design qualities to perform a job
B. The division of total task to be performed into manageable and efficient units
C. A systematic way of designing and determination of the worth of a job
D. None of the above
Answer» C. A systematic way of designing and determination of the worth of a job
1328.

%_________ executives take a full part in the strategic planning process._%

A. Training & Development
B. Human Resource
C. Quality Control
D. Production
Answer» B. Human Resource
1329.

_ The following is (are) the option(s) while planning for surplus$?

A. Reassign the jobs
B. Redesign the jobs
C. Reduce work hours
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1330.

_ The following is (are) the key components of a business process Re-engineering programme?$?

A. Product development
B. Service delivery
C. Customer satisfaction
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1331.

_ The purpose of Job Evaluation is to determine$?

A. Worth of a job in relation to other jobs
B. Time duration of a job
C. Expenses incurred to make a job
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Time duration of a job
1332.

_ In which of the following methods Jobs can be arranged according to the relative difficulty in performing them.$?

A. Ranking method
B. Point method
C. Factor comparison method
D. Classification method
Answer» B. Point method
1333.

_ The multiple-input approach to performance feedback is sometimes called ____ degree assessment.$?

A. 90
B. 180
C. 270
D. 360
Answer» E.
1334.

_ HRD process variable include$?

A. Role clarity
B. Work planning
C. Better communication
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1335.

_ HRM typically provides which of these types of training to temporary employees?$?

A. Retirement planning
B. Benefits options
C. Orientation
D. Career planning and management
Answer» D. Career planning and management
1336.

_ Human Resource Management aims to maximize employees as well as Organizational$?

A. Effectiveness
B. Economy
C. efficiency
D. Performativity
Answer» B. Economy
1337.

_ Recruitment is widely viewed as a process$?

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Both Positive and Negative
D. Unnecessary
Answer» B. Negative
1338.

_ Identifying and executing the firm's mission by matching its capabilities with demands of its environment is the firm's:$?

A. Strategic Management
B. Mission statement
C. Vision
D. SWOT analysis
Answer» B. Mission statement
1339.

_ Which of the following department of an Organisation performs the managerial function of matching Organisational needs with the skills & abilities of the employees?$?

A. Finance department
B. Marketing department
C. Production department
D. Human Resource department
Answer» E.
1340.

_ Strategic management process usually consists of ______steps.$?

A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Answer» C. Six
1341.

_ Recruiting is necessary to___________$?

A. forecast the supply of outside candidates
B. developing an applicant pool
C. determine whether to use inside or outside candidates
D. develop qualifications inventories
Answer» C. determine whether to use inside or outside candidates
1342.

_ Moving employees from one job to another in a predetermined way is called ___________$?

A. Job rotation
B. Job reengineering
C. Work mapping
D. Job enrichment
Answer» B. Job reengineering
1343.

_ The term used before the language of modern HRM was$?

A. Labour Relations
B. Personnel Management
C. Industrial Management
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1344.

_ The objectives of HRM are categorized as$?

A. Personal objectives
B. Functional objectives
C. Organisational and social objectives
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1345.

_ _______ can be defined as a written record of the duties, responsibilities and conditions of job.$?

A. Job description
B. Job specification
C. Job profile
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Job specification
1346.

_ For closure, every worker is to be compensated with ________ average pay for every year of service completed$?

A. 15 days
B. 20 days
C. 25 days
D. 30 days
Answer» B. 20 days
1347.

_ A/An ______ is a vertical move in rank and responsibility.$?

A. Increment
B. Appraisal
C. Promotion
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1348.

_ HR professional should apply risk management techniques to the different aspects of ________.$?

A. HR Strategies
B. HR Competencies
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» B. HR Competencies
1349.

_ Strategic thinking is a ________ process.$?

A. Short term
B. Long term
C. Continuous
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
1350.

_ __________ involves a one to one discussion between the participant and administrator.$?

A. Counselling
B. Training
C. Motivation
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Training